6 2 noun n noun
• an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
adjective satellite
• without volition or conscious control
Example sentence • My reflex was to duck when I saw something flying towards my head.
7 2 adjective adj adjective
• complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts
noun
• a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
adjective satellite
• difficult to analyze or understand
Example sentence • She has a complex personality that is difficult to understand.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
Example sentence • I need to look up that word in the index of the dictionary.
6 2 noun n noun
• the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum
Example sentence • The cerebral cortex is responsible for higher cognitive functions.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the shape of something rotating rapidly
Example sentence • The storm created a powerful vortex that sucked in everything around it.
19 7 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• reflex changes in the eyes that enable an object to be focused on the retina
Example sentence • The accommodation reflex is a process by which the eye adjusts its focus to view objects at different distances.
14 5 noun n noun
• an acquired response that is under the control of (conditional on the occurrence of) a stimulus
Example sentence • Playing the piano is an acquired reflex .
14 5 noun n noun
• extension upward of the toes when the sole of the foot is stroked firmly on the outer side from the heel to the front; normal in infants under the age of two years but a sign of brain or spinal cord injury in older persons
5 2 noun n noun
• type genus of the Culicidae: widespread genus of mosquitoes distinguished by holding the body parallel to the resting surface
Example sentence • The culex tritaeniorhynchus is a vector for Japanese encephalitis.
16 6 noun n noun
• normal response to the presence of feces in the rectum
Example sentence • The defecation reflex is an automatic response of the body to eliminate waste from the digestive system.
9 3 noun n noun
• normal reflex consisting of retching; may be produced by touching the soft palate in the back of the mouth
Example sentence • Doctors use a tongue depressor to test a patient's gag reflex .
12 4 noun n noun
• an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
Example sentence • Blinking is an inborn reflex that helps protect our eyes from foreign objects.
12 5 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
Example sentence • The innate reflex of closing our eyes when exposed to bright light is a protective mechanism.
17 6 noun n noun
• an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
Example sentence • When someone touches a hot stove, pulling their hand away is an instinctive reflex .
14 4 noun n noun
• a reflex extension of the leg resulting from a sharp tap on the patellar tendon
Example sentence • The doctor tested my knee-jerk reflex by tapping on my kneecap with a small hammer.
11 3 noun n noun
• reflex contraction of the sphincter muscle of the iris in response to a bright light (or certain drugs) causing the pupil to become smaller
Example sentence • The light reflex occurs when the eyes constrict in response to bright light.
17 6 noun n noun
• relaxation of the urethral sphincter in response to increased pressure in the bladder
Example sentence • The micturition reflex is a normal physiological process that initiates urination.
15 5 noun n noun
• reflex contraction of a muscle when an attached tendon is pulled; important in maintaining erect posture
Example sentence • The myotactic reflex is an automatic response to keep the body balanced.
14 5 noun n noun
• a reflex extension of the leg resulting from a sharp tap on the patellar tendon
Example sentence • When the doctor hit my knee with the reflex hammer, my patellar reflex quickly and involuntarily caused my leg to jerk.
16 5 noun n noun
• normal reflex consisting of retching; may be produced by touching the soft palate in the back of the mouth
Example sentence • The pharyngeal reflex helps to protect the airway from foreign objects.
15 6 noun n noun
• reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation
Example sentence • The pilomotor reflex , also known as the goosebumps reflex, causes the hairs on your skin to stand up when you're cold.
13 4 noun n noun
• flexion of the toes when the sole of the foot is stroked firmly on the outer side from the heel to the front in persons over the age of 2 years; under 2 years the results should be extension of the toes (Babinski reflex)
Example sentence • The absence of plantar reflex can be an indication of a neurological disorder.
15 6 noun n noun
• reflex contraction of the sphincter muscle of the iris in response to a bright light (or certain drugs) causing the pupil to become smaller
Example sentence • The doctor checked my pupillary reflex to assess my neurological function.
12 4 noun n noun
• normal response to the presence of feces in the rectum
Example sentence • The rectal reflex is an involuntary response triggered by the stimulation of the rectum.
13 4 noun n noun
• reflex consisting of head-turning and sucking movements elicited in a normal infant by gently stroking the side of the mouth or cheek
Example sentence • The rooting reflex is a natural instinct in infants to turn their head and open their mouth in response to a touch on their cheek.
14 4 noun n noun
• reflex behavior in newborn mammals; includes finding and grasping the nipple in the mouth and sucking on it and swallowing the milk
Example sentence • The suckling reflex is an automatic response in newborn babies to latch onto a nipple and suck for nourishment.
4 2 noun n noun
• wild goat of mountain areas of Eurasia and northern Africa having large recurved horns
Example sentence • The ibex is a type of wild goat that lives in the mountains.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality
verb
• not accept something given or offered
Example sentence • She rejects his advances and tells him to back off.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an addition that extends a main building
verb
• take (territory) as if by conquest
Example sentence • The country plans to build an annex to their embassy in the capital city.
5 2 noun n Example sentence • Archaeologists discovered fragments of silex at the ancient site.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• An Australian coastal grass, in genus Spinifex
Example sentence • The Aboriginal people used spinifex to make brushes and baskets.
10 4 noun n noun
• a normal reflex of young infants; a sudden loud noise causes the child to stretch out the arms and flex the legs
Example sentence • The moro reflex is a normal reflex seen in newborn babies.
8 2 noun n noun
• any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
Example sentence • She is currently working on multiple projects at the same time.
9 2 noun n noun
• the possibility of future success
verb
• search for something desirable
Example sentence • The company has high prospects for future growth.
17 6 noun n noun
• an acquired response that is under the control of (conditional on the occurrence of) a stimulus
Example sentence • The dog developed a conditioned reflex to salivate at the sound of a bell.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a house with two units sharing a common wall
adjective satellite
• (used technically of a device or process) having two parts
Example sentence • I live in a duplex with my roommate.
13 4 noun n noun
• a normal reflex of young infants; a sudden loud noise causes the child to stretch out the arms and flex the legs
Example sentence • The startle reflex is a natural response to sudden loud noises.
13 3 noun n noun
• reflex contraction of a muscle when an attached tendon is pulled; important in maintaining erect posture
Example sentence • The stretch reflex is an automatic response of the body to a sudden stretching of its muscles.
19 7 noun n noun
• an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
Example sentence • An unconditioned reflex is an instinctive response to a specific stimulus.
10 3 noun n noun
• a cardinal number represented as 1 followed by a googol of zeros (ten raised to the power of a googol)
Example sentence • A googolplex is a very large number.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective satellite
• having three units or components or elements
Example sentence • They bought a triplex in the city center.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a herbicide that is effective in controlling woody plants but is toxic to animals
Example sentence • My neighbor sprayed some silvex on the weeds in his garden.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective satellite
• allowing communication in only one direction at a time, or in telegraphy allowing only one message over a line at a time
Example sentence • The simplex is a geometric figure that is the smallest enclosing convex set containing n + 1 points in n-dimensional space.
6 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The new biflex design offers greater flexibility in movement.
7 2 noun n
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Example sentence • My friends and I spent the whole day at the funplex , enjoying the various rides and games.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• A form of yarn (or fabric made from it) that incorporates a glittering metallic thread.
Example sentence • She wore a stunning lurex dress to the party.
9 3 noun n noun
• A large metropolitan area containing several cities and their suburbs.
Example sentence • The metroplex is home to several major sports teams.
10 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The noncomplex task can be easily completed within a few minutes.
7 3 verb v
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Example sentence • After the war, the country decided to reannex the territories it had lost.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an addition that extends a main building
Example sentence • The hotel has a separate annexe for larger groups.
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